Because many of the symptoms (e.g., satisfaction with time to ejaculation, level of interest in sex) are subjective, sexual dysfunction diagnoses are primarily based on what an individual identifies as problematic. A person’s emotions and previous experience can contribute to sexual dysfunction, so a full history and psychiatric evaluation may be useful. Similarly, lab tests can be used to identify or rule out physiological causes of sexual dysfunction.[1]
How is male sexual dysfunction diagnosed?
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Male sexual dysfunction is diagnosed primarily based on an individual's identification of problematic symptoms because many are subjective. A comprehensive history, psychiatric evaluation, and lab tests may also be used to explore emotional factors and rule out physiological causes.